Success Stories

Starling

Sometimes dogs are here a little while. They come in with medical, physical or emotional challenges and we settle them in and wait and work patiently to help them through. That’s what happened with Starling, a little white terrier, a pup that ran if possible to get away, froze if there was no escape route. She was terriﬁed and human touch almost sent her over the edge. So we kept her inside and talked and touched every chance we got and she improved – some. Then we discovered a secret – Starling LOVES other dogs. The minute we put her with another dog she become the friendly playful pup she was always meant to be. So we brought 2 to 3 other dogs to be with her each day and she improved much faster. But still it takes time. Then we received one of those phone calls we love, experienced rescuers who know and understand traumatized dogs, who have been down this road many times, and are ready to take on a new challenged pup to love after the loss of one of their beloveds. Starling did so well with them and her new fur-sister in the meet & greet. We were proud of her progress, but she still has a long way to go. But this couple is patient and loving. To all of you, and there are so many, who take on these precious dogs needing a chance at a normal life, we appreciate you, we applaud you, and we thank you.

Zeus

This precious little guy came to us from Marble Falls Animal Control. Sweet and fun from the moment he arrived, we knew Zeus would ﬁnd a home pretty quickly. And sure enough he went home with a wonderful new mom who has always been a dog rescuer, has a huge backyard to run, romp, and play in, with golf carts going by to bark at, and an extended family to enjoy. Zeus will be a happy little guy as he joins his new fur-sisters. We wish you all well and lots of zoomies together!

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Rowena

Rowena has gone home! On our wall from ﬁve years ago is a picture of an adorable little guy that needed a home. And home he went with his new family. Then he came back…this time to meet Rowena and take her home so he can share his wonderful family with her! Thank you, loving family, for thinking of us again. Rowena loved you all instantly – that was easy to see. Wishing you all a wonderful life together!

Albert

Albert came in ready to go! Happy from the moment he got here, we knew he wouldn’t be here long All the way from Brenham, Albert’s new family live on a ranch – he’ll have cats and cows and all kinds of new friends to play with. And considering how friendly and up for adventure this little guy is, it couldn’t be a better home! Happy trails, Albert!

Spicy

And another puppy goes home. This one came to us from Marble Falls Animal Control. She needed to get out quick due to the heat in the building so when Ofﬁcer Ferguson called, we grabbed little Spicy. An absolutely stunning puppy, she didn’t stay with us long and is now romping and playing with her gorgeous 2 year old fur sister. We love situations with an older dog to teach the pup proper canine behavior! And mom and dad are about as patient and amused with her as people can be. It’s going to be a lively household! Have fun, everybody!

Oreo

Oreo, an absolutely gorgeous guy who came to us from our sister shelter, Hill Country Humane Society, has gone home! With a gorgeous fur brother and a new mom who is salon manager at PetsMart, this guy is going to spend his life living cushy and looking spiffy! Congratulations, everybody!

Georgie

Sometimes we just need a friend. Sometimes we just need somebody to be there without headache or hassle; without judgment or demands. Sometimes we just need things to be easy. And that’s exactly how things went between a wonderful young man and Georgie. Georgie went home with a delightful family who embraced her on sight. It’s wonderful to see such joy. And the smile that lit up the young man’s face when she walked into the room said it all. He was looking for a best friend. Georgie is a beautiful young dog looking to be loved and cared for. Sometimes it’s just easy.

Sam

SAM is home! Previously an abused outside dog, Sam came with his own challenges including a badly broken leg. He was going to need a special home. But then special people walked through our door with more love to give than can be contained. They saw the issues but they love him exactly as he is and we know it’s good. We’re so happy for you Sam and family! We’re so glad you found each other.

Buddy

And sweet Lil’ Buddy has gone home! An adorable little guy with legs for miles, more play energy than the Energizer Bunny, and a heart as big as Texas, Buddy needed just the right family. That’s what he found with this little guy who has just been waiting for a new best friend. This precious family adopted one of our very challenging Llano hoarding chihuahuas several months ago. It was wonderful to see her and she’s doing well! So it was a perfect when they decided to add a second chihuahua to the mix. Buddy will be a great companion for his new brother and his fur sister both!

Yeti

Yeti, the gorgeous little big boy being fostered by one of our own Shelter Assistants, has gone to a wonderful dog knowledgeable family with another rescue for a fur-brother and a swimming pool to splash to his heart content.

Tallulah

Now here was an interesting little girl! Miss Tallulah was different – unusual in looks with an unusual personality. She’s quirky, and we adored her, but who would take her home? Well, astonishingly fast, this wonderful couple found her and loved her picture on sight. Now Miss Tallulah lives out on lots of land. Her adopters’ family lives right next door and she has teenagers to dote on her! What fun! Tallulah also has all kinds of livestock to run around and look at. She’s doing wonderfully and is so very happy in her new home. Who’s to say what quirky is? Her new family? Nope – they think she’s simply perfect!

Gaston

Well, he wasn’t the pup this family came to see, but the second they laid eyes on him, he was theirs. This little boy wants/needs to be held all the time and with two sets of ready and waiting arms – he’s going to join the “feet never touch the ground” club and we all couldn’t be happier! Happy new life together, everyone!

Toffee

Our precious Toffee has her perfect home with a knowledgeable mom with lots of dog sense and arms just crying out to hold a pup. And Miss Toffee loves to be held! She’s the perfect princess for this loving home.

Barney

Having lost their much loved spaniel, this kind couple knew they couldn’t replace him, yet they have so much love to give. They reached out to see if there were any spaniel/mixes in the rescues as they know how important it is to care for the dogs among us needing homes. And in an amazing coincidence and an astonishing timing of events we had a beautiful little spaniel mix arriving that night. And now he’s home and we all couldn’t be happier! Barney, or Docker as he’s now known, bonded with his people right away. Happy Tales to you all! We know you’re going to have lots of wonderful adventures together.

Scarlet

Sweet, sweet Scarlet is going home! Scarlet is the beautiful little Yorkie mix mom who gave birth to a litter of puppies with us. After getting a mommy makeover – she was spayed, had a dental checkup, and received a cute little trim – she was ready to be pampered and loved in her new home, And that’s exactly what her new family will do!

Kai

Our Starmark training dogs are home – but actually not all of them! The beautiful Kai was adopted straight from the school by an adventurous student now graduated professional trainer and they are now headed to Wyoming for their ﬁrst gig together! Congratulations – we heard the two of you are a fantastic team! Wishing you many wonderful adventures!

Sawyer Tu

An absolutely gorgeous dog, Sawyer Tu has joined a gorgeous family with a strong history of rescue. As a matter of fact, they have a little guy adopted from us a few years ago that they love so much they just had to come back for more. And an awesome huge sweet guy who is also a rescue. The people are pretty great, too. Sawyer was so taken with his new family we couldn’t get him back out of the vehicle for a photo. Happy home going, everybody!

Jake

EXCITING NEWS! This amazing family is dog crazy in that astonishingly wonderful way we all love! They took not one, but two big dogs home which can be quite an adjustment challenge. What we know, though, is this family is up for it and these are two very, very lucky boys! The precocious Jake will do well with experienced dog handlers and a work from home mom. The handsome Cowboy was barely back from Starmark training – what great timing for both him and his family. With tons of love in their hearts and great senses of humor, this family is ready and we love the fact they recognize that they’ve ended up with two fantastic dogs! Don’t you love a great happy ending!

Teddy

And another big boy goes home! Three generations of wonderful women came to pick-up the gorgeous Teddy! He came to us in need of dental work due to broken decaying teeth and weighed down by a ﬁlthy matted undercoat and coat. Despite these challenges, this sweet boy transformed into the beautiful dog he was meant to be—ready and eager to go home —thanks to great dental work provided by BURNET VET CLINIC and grooming by a most appreciated volunteer sitting with him for over an hour brushing and cleaning him up. His sweet nature won his new family over, but what really sealed the deal was the quick way he and Chippy, the little boss of the house, became friends. Happy homegoing, Teddy!

Porter

Porter came to us with a broken leg having been run over by a golf cart. It wasn’t a clean break and it was up in his shoulder which was worrisome. But because we have our Medical Fund, we were able to bring this boy in and provide the best of care for him. He’s going to have a 100% recovery and we couldn’t be happier because everyone, and we mean EVERYONE, has fallen in love with this bear cub of a dog. And that’s what happened with this wonderful couple who just happened to be here and spot him while visiting another dog. It was an immediate bonding with both people and their other dog! You should have seen dad’s face light up! Once released from medical care, Porter will be on his way to living a wonderful life in the wilds of Maryland and we couldn’t be happier for him. Congratulations to all and a big heartfelt THANK YOU to all our Medical Fund supporters. This happy ending would not have happened without you!

Oliver

Oliver has gone home! A mother/daughter rescue team always fill their hearts and home with rescue pups. When it was time for a new member, Oliver caught their eye! After meeting him at Petsmart, they came to the shelter to spend some more time with him and decided his was indeed the one! Happy life, Oliver! Wishing everyone the best.

Corin

Too cute for words and super happy to go home describes Corin. His new family were ready after the loss of a beloved pup. They thought it might not happen – how can you replace a pup you loved so well and so much? But then Corin ran into their arms and their hearts – who could resist this cutie! With lots of friends with lots of dogs, Corin – now Corky – will have quite the social life! Enjoy each other! We wish you all well!

Reese

Many years ago, a wonderful family adopted Haley from HLSPCA. She was beautiful then and she’s still beautiful now! Sadly, her companion passed away, but time heals and Haley and her family were ready for a new member. This is one of those stories we love – Dad fell in love at first sight, everyone else agreed, and Reese went home yesterday. A Catahoula baby, Haley is going to have her work cut out for her schooling this young pup, but their family will be glad to help out! What a wonderful home this is! We can’t wait to see photos of Reese when he’s grown standing in the midst of his wonderful family!

Rusty

RUSTY IS HOME! Such a wonderful couple and a granddaughter to welcome him to boot. With room on their ranch, room in their home, and room in their hearts, Rusty was claimed by his new mom last night through Facebook – all he needed to do was meet the rest of the family. A boxer man to the core, this wonderful gentleman chose Rusty on sight. And the rest of the canine family? I think the picture says it all! These wonderful dogs welcomed him as warmly as his new people! And the best part of all – Rusty will again have donkeys and goats and pigs! Life is good! Thank you, everyone, for caring and sharing and helping to make sure Rusty went home to a loving family.

Raliegh

Our sweet senior has found his home! This gentle loving couple were looking for a lap buddy, but having a bit of a time as Dad has allergies. And then they found Raleigh, the handsome schnauzer/poodle mix that loves to both play and nap in equal measures. And let’s not forget lap time! He and Dad were fabulous together as they both have playful personalities. And Mom is the perfect mom: patient and caring with a wonderful sense of humor. This couple understands having a little hitch in your giddy-up and took Raleigh right into their hearts. Happy home going, Raleigh!

Bonnie

Wow! Did we have some fun over the weekend! This wonderful dog couple kept us in stitches with dog stories so we had no doubt they could handle anything when they decided to adopt not one but two big young dogs! Bonnie and Dixie, our super smart one year old girls, have gone home together with an active couple that will keep them thinking, working, active, and loved. And we feel more than confident about the love part – especially since Dixie managed to find a skunk the night before she went home…and they took her on Saturday anyway! What fun this was! Wishing you all a life full of laughter and good times!

Dixie

Wow! Did we have some fun over the weekend! This wonderful dog couple kept us in stitches with dog stories so we had no doubt they could handle anything when they decided to adopt not one but two big young dogs! Bonnie and Dixie, our super smart one year old girls, have gone home together with an active couple that will keep them thinking, working, active, and loved. And we feel more than confident about the love part – especially since Dixie managed to find a skunk the night before she went home…and they took her on Saturday anyway! What fun this was! Wishing you all a life full of laughter and good times!

Tigger

Sometimes adoptions bring tears to our eyes. Tigger’s adoption was one of those today. This sweet girl came from right here in Marble Falls. She spent some time in Animal Control, but luckily was able to be transferred to us so we could help her find a good home. And an excellent home is what she found. After meeting her at Petsmart, her new family followed her here. We can’t remember whenwe’ve seen a dog so relaxed, happy, and grateful. She leaned into her people – she just melted into them. She was so calm – it was like she already knew she was home. Such a beautiful thing to see! Such a wealth of love in this room today. We are happy…

Chico

We’re so happily sad today as Chico goes home with his new family! This is the precious little guy whose owner had to go into a nursing facility and he was left all alone. With good food, a good dental, and lots of attention, Chico’s adorable personality emerged – he definitely talked his way into our hearts! But the shelter isn’t a home and we’re so happy his new mom fell in love with him at first sight on Facebook – she’s been waiting patiently for him to be ready to go home ever since. We love people who know the right dog is worth waiting for! With fur siblings to play with and good parents to give him love and proper care, we are truly happy to send him on his way. Live well, little buddy!

Rhett

The handsome little lion has gone home! Greeted by one of the nicest families we’ve ever met, Rhett had so many choices for laps he almost forgot to meet his new fur brother! But in the end, they got along beautifully, too. As part of a loving family of rescuers, it’s always delightful experience for us to see previous rescues at meet and greets who are happy, healthy, and thriving as Kyce is. We’re so grateful Rhett (now Chaco) is now a part of this loving family. Wishing you all many fun-filled years together!

Mavis

Two of our sweet girls have gone home. The beautiful Mavis was a stray found by a lovely lady who took her in, cared for her, and got her to us. Now she’s gone home with her wonderful new mom who, while living with her daughter and son-in-law and their dogs, wanted and needed a pup of her own.

Melenie

Melanie has found a wonderful home with a loving couple experienced with rescues who will help this little girl gain confidence and come out of her shell. She has a fur sister for company and was happily licking her new dad’s face in the meet and greet. Gentle homes for gentle pups and we’re grateful.

Toby

This beautiful boy wasn’t with us long, but we discovered he’s independent, unbelievably smart, loves water and walks, and is friendly but is not going to get close to anyone until he goes home. What to do! Who is going to be able to provide the lifestyle this adorable dog needs? And then here they are – this wonderful couple can provide everything Toby needs and more. Toby was an owner surrender when his owner had a stroke. He was so confused as his world was turned upside down. But within minutes this young couple was smitten and Toby clearly felt the same and they will provide the interesting active lifestyle he needs (and they have a wonderful sense of humor to boot – a necessary ingredient with this smart little guy.) We’re so happy for you all!

Ava

We’d like to welcome new members to the world of rescue! Recognizing the need and with the full-time ability to help a sweet pup, this couple looked around for a dog needing the time, attention, and love they could give and they found the beautiful Ava. A gorgeous girl, but shy and unsocialized, they fell in love with her sweet scared face and have taken her home to help her become the confident dog she’s meant to be. Wishing you all well!

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Millie

Millie, the shy little girl who had not been treated well, will now be the queen of this kind hearted gentleman’s household and receive all the attention, good care, and affection she needs. We wish them well!

Magnus

MAGNUS is so lucky – he not only went home with a wonderful family, but he has two rescued siblings as well! This loving family has taken many dogs into their hearts and Magnus was no exception. With room for one more, they looked for someone to fill the bill and this handsome little fellow stole their hearts. What a fun interesting life you’re all going to have together! We wish you all well!

Annie Rae

ANNIE RAE, the gorgeous HUGE Anatolian-Pyrenees mix puppy has gone home! We’re excited to announce Annie Rae has gone with some super serious dog rescue folks who know big and have welcomed her into their hearts and home. In the short 2 weeks she was here, Annie Rae went from 20 lbs to over 30 and she was only picking up speed with her weight gain. But familiar and experienced with HUGE dogs, this wonderful couple raced to get Annie Rae as she was just what they were looking. Our neighbors in Fredericksburg, look for Annie Rae when you go to market days – I think she’ll be pretty easy to spot! Happy homegoing, everyone!

Mallory

MALLORY has gone home! The sweet little lady with the delicate face will be joining these beautiful girls and no doubt, Mallory will be the spoiled one! Her sweet sisters were so excited to come get her – it was such a pleasure seeing their happy faces. She is clearly already adored and will finally have a loving home. It just doesn’t get any better than this. Wishing you all much love and happiness together!

Wendy

One of our own volunteers couldn’t resist the little cream colored girl with pleading eyes watching each time she walked by. The Mona Lisa doesn’t follow this closely! Finally, she threw up her hands, laughed, and said that’s it – I’m taking her home. Sweet Wendy has gone home with her kind hearted mama and 2 brothers: one to be her playmate and one her comforter and leader. She’ll be bossing those boys around in no time. What a lovely family! Enjoy, everybody!

Bitsey

So our little Bitsey girl went home with her just right family! It’s interesting sometimes to see dogs react to people as they come through the door. Bitsey is so shy, but her ears were up and her tail was out the whole time with this delightful family. While she and the young man hit it off with treats right away, it didn’t take long before Bitsey claimed her spot in the young lady’s lap and stayed there – they’re a team! Sometimes you can see it’s just right – the love and patience are there and will pull them through even with a challenging or frightened dog. This loving family are going to bring out the best in this girl – our micro-shepherd will be the dog she was always meant to be! All the best to you all!

Quinn

Quinn’s family met him at the Sweetwater Family Fiesta and it was a done deal immediately in their minds. With a handsome young man to play with and keep him company this summer, Quinn was so happy to “buddy-up.” We just know his personality will blossom with this loving family.

Moon Pie

Sassy but sweet Moon Pie found her family. Moon craved attention and that’s something she will get plenty of with this experienced loving couple. And her new fur sibling, Annie, could not have been more patient with the princess behavior of the Moon girl. We wish you both many hours of cuddles and lots of adventures together!

Sable

Sable went home with her new family this weekend. She has two brothers, both Corgi mixes just like her! One is even a Corgi/shepherd mix exactly like her. Her new mom and dad were amazing – they came and sat with her one day for a long time when she was under the weather and couldn’t have an actual meet and greet. Then they waited patiently for her to be whole and completely healthy so she could go home. They never wavered in their desire to take this gorgeous girl home. Sable loves three things: attention, to play, and the water and with her new family living on the lake, she’s going to have all three!

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Luna

Luna now lives in a wonderful home with an adorable little fur sibling. Tiny Luna is a princess, Her new sister is even tinier and even more of a princess, but she was willing to share her tiara with Luna.